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First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Released (1964) | Inaugurals, Magazine and Newspaper Publication Dates, Milestones, Sports-Related Celebrations | Jan 20, 1964

During the 1950s, a few women appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, but the 1964 issue is considered to be the beginning of the current format known as the Swimsuit Issue. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue was created by then Sports Illustrated editor Andre Laguerre to fill the winter months, a typically slow sporting ….

Salute to Xena (2024) | Pop Culture Conventions | Jan 26 - Jan 28, 2024

Creation Entertainment’s Salute to Xena Convention celebrates all things Xena: Warrior Princess, giving fans from around the globe the opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the series and its stars that made it the cult favorite television series that it is for over 25 years. Xena centers on the namesake character Xena (Lucy Lawless), a ….

Pleasure (2021) | U.S. Festival Premieres, World Premieres | Jan 30, 2021

Ninja Thyberg’s debut feature film Pleasure is a journey into the Los Angeles porn industry through the lens of newcomer Bella Cherry (Sofia Kappel). Strong, self-confident and determined, Bella embarks on a mission to become the best at any cost. Pleasure is written and directed by Thyberg with a stunning first time performance by Kappel, ….